Airport Comparison
| AOR | GDL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sultan Abdul Halim Airport | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport |
| IATA Code | AOR | GDL |
| ICAO Code | WMKA | MMGL |
| City | Alor Satar | Guadalajara |
| Country | Malaysia | Mexico |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 15 ft | 5,016 ft |
| Coordinates | 6.190000, 100.400000 | 20.520000, -103.310000 |
Alor Satar (AOR) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) in Alor Satar, Malaysia to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 16,074 kilometers (9,988 miles / 8,679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Malaysia with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 05:26 in Alor Satar, it's 15:26 in Guadalajara. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,001 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Sultan Abdul Halim Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Alor Satar (AOR) follows a heading of 316° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.